Burns, Missouri

Burns is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Missouri.[1] It is located east of the Pomme de Terre River at the junction of Missouri Route 32 and Missouri Route AA between Bolivar and Buffalo.

History

Burns is named after Thomas J. Burnes, an early settler.[2] A post office operated in the community from 1884 to 1920.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burns, Missouri
  2. ^ "Polk County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 10, 2016.

37°36′17″N 93°18′33″W / 37.60472°N 93.30917°W / 37.60472; -93.30917


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